Tired Mama..

Tonight I am exhausted. But, I know my grandparents read this (even if no one else does ha) so I am being *that* dedicated and pressing through my sleepiness to blog. Hopefully it makes sense. 

Last weekend was soooo hot (actually the whole week was, but by Friday the girls and I had it!) So, we packed up and went down the shore to Jon's parents campground home away from home (Jon still had work Fri and Sat, but decided he'd meet us there Sat night). Friday was HOT down there, but we enjoyed the pool and AC, and at least I had help and wasn't outnumbered by 2 girls, and 100 degree weather:). Middle of Friday night: Electric aka: AC goes out all the sudden. It's like 90 out at 1am...and no AC. We were a little frantic, but tried to sleep through it anyways. Well, Saturday morning the sun's up and temp's are a'risin. Still no electric, at all. We decide around 8 am to investigate with a quick walk to the campground office. Apparently a transformer blew around midnight and a small front section of the campground (IE: us..) was without electric. The power company is aware, we were assured and all should be well again shortly. Fast forward to 2pm. Temp is 105. Heat index at 116. We're dying. The sun's too hot to have the girls at the pool (grampy enjoyed most of his day there though) So what are a group of girls to do? SHOP. We went for a little retail therapy where, most importantly, there would be air conditioned stores. (HALLELUJAH chorus please) By the time we got home around 5 we were indeed up and running with AC - feel free to sing the chorus again. We did. Late Saturday night Jon and Jen were able to drive down and join us, and Sunday we enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach! The girls loved it in their own unique ways, Bella played and made everyone (mostly me) get in the cold water and play for ever. Or so it felt. Addison chose to sleep in her tent for the majority of the outing. Which was perfectly fine by me:) Sunday night however, there was a HUGE, and I mean huge, storm in OC. The entire Marmora township was left without power -deja vu anyone? We decided to leave Sunday night instead on Monday morning. So glad we went down there to *escape* the heat. It was fun though:)
 
Things have been pretty busy around the Ramberg house this week. I am in the middle of a home-project for my MIL's birthday so things are in complete chaos while I craft my way to the finished product. I'm trying not to lose my head as Bella tries her hand at losing my supplies:). Don't think Addison doesn't get in on the act either. It's a conspired plot in which, Bella's role is to slyly maneuver my things to the floor.  Addison then takes over and rolls away with the stolen goods. Needless to say we're crazy hectic over here:). But I love that.

Addison has moved on this week to eating some (carefully selected!) solid, solid foods. As in, not pureed! We have introduced the cheerio, yogurt melts, and cinnamon puffs. She likes them all. Truth be told, we have yet to find a food she doesn't relish. Probably why we're skipping 9 mo clothes and opting to go straight for 12. Chunky Monkey!! I love, love that fat girl!!

Bella was given her first serious spanking tonight (Yes, we spank. No, I don't want to be told why that's emotionally scaring:)). I was mid-project (are you sensing a theme..it's my life right now) when Jon found her drinking her cough syrup out of the childproof bottle (yeah right..), and pouring what she didn't consume onto the carpet. Nice...red cough syrup on white carpet, and a 2 year old drunk on cough syrup. But you have to see the brilliant-ness of her plan...she: 1) Dragged her little chair from her little table in the family room out to the kitchen -without making noise. 2) Placed said chair next to the exact spot on the counter where medicine is kept. 3) Kept Addison from squawking while she stood on her chair and retrieved her --she knew which one was her's apparently-- bottle. 4) Ran from the kitchen back to the family room and THEN, here comes the kicker, OPENED THE CHILDPROOF LID. 
Her only mishap was...she left Addison in the kitchen alone, so Addison squawked.

These kids. I love 'em. 90% of the time. (just kidding..sarcasm doesn't always translate over type so I thought I'd just make sure you know.. I'm kidding. :)) 

Not much is new with Jon and I. I told you about my project news, so other than that I'm  pretty boring. Jon just works. Work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep. I did manage to steal him from work today for his day off. We ran errands...fun right? Oh, and somehow (I still can't wrap my head around it), at Marshall's today, Isabella managed to talk me out of buying the adorable heels I really do need for an upcoming wedding, and into buying her Elmo shoes instead. They're really cute, don't get me wrong. But, I loooove shoes, and for once, could actually justify buying them. Apparently she does too. Maybe that's a gene you just sort of pass along...

I'm including a few pics with this blog. The infamous Elmo shoes:). Bags that the girls and I decorated for them to take along their toys, books, etc on outings --aren't we crafty:). And some beach photos. Enjoy:)

But, alas, I am still tired, and bed is loudly calling my name -I'm serious, I hear it. So goodnight, lots of love and blessings to you:)

my first!

My first blog ever! Decided to try blogging since my family is spread out, and it's an easy way to share what's going on with us. We'll see how well I keep it up:o) 

Life has been insane lately! I finished school (and passed my state tests!), so I am now -officially- certified nurse assistant! On top of that, Jon has been working crazy hours lately...he's been put in charge of doing Swaps for his dealership (for those of us not up on car dealership terminology, this means if someone wants a car with certain specifications they don't own, they contact other dealerships to see if they can swap --hence the name-- one of their cars for the one they need). So, he has kept busy with managing that on top of being a sales person. But he loves his job, and I love that he loves his job! 

Isabella is a HANDFUL of a 2 year old lately! Looove it! She has the funniest bella-isms:o). Yesterday, for example, I was walking across our hardwood floors and my foot squeaked. Bella looked up really startled asking, "What was that?!" I answered, "My foot." She thought about it for a minute before very matter of factly saying, "Your foot was pooping." --Really? Where that came from, I'll never know. She also loves to use phrases she's heard Jon and I saying. One being "It's not bad" after she tries something new. Another - "Just a little bit" Ex: Isabella, did you just feed Addison the dog's food? "Just a little bit."  Last week her and I were making Grampy a birthday cake while Addison napped. As I was banging the spatula full of batter on the mixing bowl Bella said, "Gentle Mommy, Addison is sleeeeeeping."  She's also into anything that will "make her feel better".  Ex 2: Isabella get your hands out of the toilet and lets go wash them. "That make me feel better?" -Um, yes, most definitely it will. As I type this she is holding my Ipod up to her ear apparently talking to Grammy Matchett, Poppop and GG. Her phone buddies. 

Addison is entertaining in a completely different way. She now "crawls". I use the term very loosely, and mostly because I don't really know what else to call what she does. She pretty much lays on her stomach and army crawls(?) across the floor. She's getting pretty speedy at it though. She has this knack for finding the tiniest piece of fuzz/wrapper/hair even though I just vacuumed. It's a talent... she makes me feel like my floors are filthy. She's the happiest baby ever though...I love, love her so much! She never misses an opportunity to laugh and trust me when I say, it is the most adorable sound ever! Melts my heart every time.

Anyways, I could go on forever about my babies. They're awesome, love them to pieces. Same goes for my hubby. He's my rock, and he puts up with my mood swings -props to him. My next post I'll try not to brag as much --it's hard when you've got my family;o)